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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cork, GA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Cork area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Cork. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 26 independent living facilities in Cork, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wesleyan and Pepperton.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Griffin, McDonough and Forsyth.
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The staff have provided very attentive care to my Mother. The community there have gone out of their way to make Mother feel at home. They have recently hired a new chef, so hopefully the food will improve...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Oaks of Lake Wildwood sits quietly nestled away in the Cherry Blossom capital of the world -- Macon, Georgia. Just as the cherry trees in the springtime welcome the sunshine, we welcome you to come and tour our lovely community. We are conveniently located near I-475. You will experience a...
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I have lived at The Gables for almost 3 years come June. I loved it even before I came for the tour. The staff at a Place for Mom was wonderful. They put me up in a very nice suite at The Gateway while I...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Conveniently located in prestigious North Macon, The Gables are nestled within the beautifully landscaped area of Wolf Creek. Churches, banks, restaurants and shopping are only five minutes away. Our luxurious but affordable patio homes are available with one and two bedroom floor plans with...
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I picked this community, because it was a smaller size for one and pet friendly. It was sight unseen but every one was friendly. Could not be any better unless more transportation was provided at a better...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Oaks - Peake provides a senior living community to those seniors who are looking to make Macon, GA their home. This community is located in a city that offers much to do and see. Macon is a part of Bibb County, and it provides entertainment and attractions to residents and guests. Those...
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My loved one is very happy here and the other residents are all great. They all get along well and look out for each other. It is a good fit for my loved one. The gals who work here are awesome - they really...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I am happy with this community that I now live in. The staff are caring and always making sure that things are going well for us. We like the menu and the activities that are offered for when we want to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Cottages on Wesleyan offers maintenance free living in a beautifully designed and luxurious community. Both independent and assisted living options are designed with the needs of seniors and active adults in mind. Our Independent Living community specializes in providing homes that meet every...
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I have lived here at Water Tower since December 2016 and have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Yes, Management has changed hands but that is to be expected with a new complex. [Name removed] who is our...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Water Tower Park Senior Village features brand new one and two bedroom apartment homes designed exclusively for adults 55 and over. Each spacious floor plan includes modern amenities you would expect to find in a luxury home, at affordable rental rates: a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with...
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My mom is happy at this community. The staff are outstanding and careing. My mom really does like the meals and the variety. They are activities that she has been offerd for participation. The meals are...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Stone Brooke Suites is a senior living community located in Gray, GA, which is in Jones County and home to just over 2,000 people and part of the Macon area. Residents who enjoy a slower pace will enjoy the southern charm, scenic views, and relaxing park-like atmosphere. They can shop, go to...
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I have been very pleased with The Village at Renaissance, Griffin, GA. My aunt is doing well and the staff is taking very good care of her. There is one thing though that concerns me. They don't offer flu...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our small senior living community offers a wide range of personal senior services in a homey environment. Our community is conveniently located in Griffin, Georgia near the thriving metropolis of Atlanta. Our historic town is quaint and picture perfect, having served as the background for several...
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I have really appreciated the loving care they have for my mother. She feels right at home. The facility has lots for her to do. The staff especially takes great care of her. Even in the middle of the night.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Prema at Ashton Hills is just minutes away from Piedmont Newton Hospital, shopping, dining, churches, and entertainment, such as the Ashton Hills Golf Club. The stylish craftsman style property features 58 assisted living apartments and 32 memory care apartments. Each aspect of the community has...
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My mother has been at this facility for 3 years and loves it. This place is great. They take very good care of their residents. Great family environment.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Autumn Village Assisted Living is a senior living community located in Jackson, GA, in Butts County. Jackson is the county seat of Butts County and is located just forty minutes southwest of Atlanta. Jackson is a diverse town, rich in history and natural settings. It is just minutes from...
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All staff members and caregivers are helpful, professional and really concerned about the residents. My aunt likes the food and room. Just wish she would make more friends. [Name removed], [name removed] and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Forsyth Station is an active 55 plus adult gated community that will be comprised of 60 residences located in the city limits of Forsyth and within walking distance of the Historic Courthouse Square. The residents will be able to choose between one or two bedroom floor plans. These beautiful...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shoal Creek ManorShoal Creek Manor is senior housing located in central Georgia in the city of Locust Grove, Henry County. This lightly populated residential area is home a tight knit community of people who are polite, friendly, and practically define the term "southern hospitality." With the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
NOW LEASING ONLINE! Affordable Apartment & Cottages for Adults 55 and Older.Experience a higher quality lifestyle in a 55 & older community centered around active adults in McDonough, GA. Willow Place welcomes you with sophisticated amenities, spacious floor plans, and maintenance-free...
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The place at The Woods is a very beautiful and clean facility. One area I can think of where they might could improve a little is that I do think they could use a little more instruction in memory care. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My mother lives here and we have no complaints.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Grier ManorGrier manor is a senior housing community situated in the beautiful neighborhoods of McDonough, GA in Henry County. Grier manor is located on a picturesque terrain and the ambient landscapes that stretch far and beyond are set to give our residents a wonderful place to call home. When...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Cork, GA
The average cost of senior living in Cork is $2,890 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampton, GA with an average of $2,557 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cork, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cork, GA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cork, GA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Cork
Recent reviews for independent living in Cork
The Cottages on Wesleyan in Macon, GA
4.7
The Cottages is a wonderful facility with a great staff. They have provided my mother with a very caring and supportive environment. The scale of operations at The Cottages gives it a home/family feel that is unique and enables a very personalized experience.
Water Tower Park Senior Village in Gray, GA
4.0
I am happy living in this nice community apartment. I find it to be very clean and taken care of. the staff is very nice and caring to my needs. I like that I am able to cook for myself. I would recommend this community to others that want a nice home to live.
Dream Catcher - The Farm in Jackson, GA
4.8
There's a lot of love there. The director and all the admin staff have been really good. They really seem to care about the patients. My loved one says they come and talk to her every day and are very loving. She says she's really happy with the food. The breakfast is really good, with ...
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Cork independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cork independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cork, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cork independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cork, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cork independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cork, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
4.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cork independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Cork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cork, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
22.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
4.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oaks at Lake Wildwood, Dream Catcher - The Woods and The Gables at Wolf Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cork, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 26 independent living facilities near Cork, Georgia. See the full list.
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